Palm Springs Modernism Week: A Design Pilgrimage to the Desert

Palm Springs is a modernist oasis in the desert, holding onto years of Hollywood history and iconic design. Mid-century homes formerly owned by Frank Sinatra, Liberace, William Holden, and Steve McQueen recall those glory days, but every February, lovers of mid-century art and decor can make a pilgrimage to Palm Springs for Modernism Week.
The 10th annual celebration of modernist design features more than 100 events, including architecture tours, films, lectures, and, this year, a Paddle8 exhibition and auction hosted by the Ace Hotel.

On view this weekend at the Ace Hotel: "Desert Living: Icons of Modern Design" features the works of artists and designers such as John Baldessari, Charles and Ray Eames, David Hockney, and Frank Gehry. Collaborating with Homepolish on four vignettes installed in the Ace Hotel, Desert Living takes visitors back to the halcyon days of Palm Springs. Click through to see some of the pieces on view.